Vayne: Yeah, another series of writer's blocks, another fresh story to get the juices flowing. This time is something new in a way and also a little something hopefully someone will enjoy :) Anyway, not much to say so let's try and get started!

Elesis: Blazing Heart

Chung: Deadly Chaser

Elsword: Lord Knight

Eve: Code: Nemesis

Add: Master Mind

Raven: Veteran Commander

Rena: Night Watcher

Ara: Sakra Devanam

Aisha: Elemental Master

Demoralization's Fiancé

Chapter One: Enkindling

Velder was a city in turmoil, and not in a grave way. Today was a very important, historical day. After so many years of isolation, and without courting, Velder's beloved princess was finally getting engaged. The arrangement had already been made, so the city sat and waited for the princess to embark on her trip to the prince's city. It was a true blessing for certain, Velder and Hamel to be joined by marriage would benefit all greatly. Jobs would be plentiful, trade bountiful and joy for all. In the royal castle, a true marvel and the main landmark of the city, servants and maids bustled around trying to accomplish last minute preparations and touch ups.

"Alright everyone! This is the final call so get it right!" A woman's voice bellowed throughout the halls. Aisha Dewmont, the head maid of the Imperial Family, was busy with full hands as she kept the maids in order. She herself was also checking things. Through order of importance, she checked everything. First, she had gone to the front gate of the city itself, and forced the guards to clean it up and even mop the doors. From there she worked her way to the castle, requesting the help of the citizens to tidy up the streets until everything from the stone roads to the glass on the houses windows was spotless. Upon reaching the castle courtyard, she nearly screamed when she saw the slight disarray of the hedge lining the walls and forced the gardeners to rush in to fix them. The fountain was functioning perfectly and she then made her way to the main hall. It was the second part of the castle the prince would see when he came to see the city, and she oversaw the cleaning as her dutiful, expertly trained maids ensured each carpet was completely flat and straight with no creases. Every candle had to be replaced, bringing a purified feel to the soft glow that would flourish the palace once night fell. Every tile had to be scrubbed and polished before she left to inspect the throne room, the final and most important part.

The throne room had been decorated with vibrant crimson curtains and carpets. The princess herself had enticing red hair, so the queen chose to have the palace reflect that. Aisha finally sighed, having finished her inspection and praying that all would suffice. One last thing had to be done and she made her way to the north wing of the castle, home of the royal family's living quarters. She rushed past guards on their daily patrol and maids scurrying like mice to get their tasks done on time. She slowed as she reached the elegantly decorated door to the room right next to the queen's room. She knocked on it gently.

"Majesty? Are you ready?" Aisha called.

"Not yet!" A young woman's voice responded.

"Hold still ma'am!" Another, more mature voice followed.

"S-Sorry….."

"Sheesh, why do I need to help with this?" A male voice inquired.

"Because we have to get you ready once your sister is done."

"W-What!?"

"Oh hush Elsword!" The younger girl said irritably, "Hold the blouse up!"

"B-But then I'd be touching-."

"Just do it!" Both girls ordered. Aisha sighed and opened the door. Inside, Elsword was helping his sister Elesis into her engagement gown. An elven warrior was helping as well, Rena. Rena was the royal body guard, and has been for over ten generations. Her martial prowess was unmatched, and her versatile use of a bow, magic, kicks and a sword proved a menace in any circumstance.

"Mi'lord." Was all Aisha said as she took Elsword's place holding Elesis' blouse up. With that Rena finished tightening the straps and Elesis was set free. Her gown was a pure snow white with faded lilies lining the fabric. The lace did not suit her at all in her personal opinion but her mother had insisted she wear it.

"This is too elegant." Elesis said, her appearance finally the way her mother had wanted it.

"You will have to bear with it." Aisha sighed.

"But I have to sit in that cramped carriage all the way to Hamel! With Rena, mom, and Elsword as well!" Elesis said. Her dress was going to get ruined by the time they arrived.

"Your mother ordered it, we have to oblige. Now get to the main hall, we're behind schedule as it is." Aisha chastised. Elesis sighed and left her room, hearing Elsword scream like a little girl as soon as she closed the door.

"Stop struggling and put on your dress pants!" Rena said.

"I can do that myself!" Elsword responded shrilly. Elesis just smiled and proceeded down the hall.

As the hot redheaded princess strolled down the halls of her home, she was constantly greeted by those who worked for her.

"Good morning Princess." A passing guard greeted as Elesis passed his route.

"Morning." She replied with a kind smile.

"Good morning Majesty, I trust you slept well?" A maid said as she walked up to her holding a case of wine bottles.

"Splendidly. I'm looking forward to seeing my fiancé."

"I hope he's everything you wished for." She said before turning a corner and heading to the storeroom as the princess continued to the main hall.

"Oh, princess!" A young, female initiate of the guard approached her.

"Yes?"

"My grandmother asked me to tell you that should you be in the market to drop by her shop. She wants to give you a treat for helping her home the other day."

"Oh please, I was simply performing my duties." Elesis said mildly.

She had always helped her citizens whenever she could. She assisted the maids in their duties, sparred with recruits in the guard, and helped however she could in the town when she was out of the castle. Her dear brother, Elsword, did what he could but being the only son he was always being tested and taken away for schooling as he would one day inherit the throne of Velder despite being the younger sibling. Elesis was fine with this fact; nay, she was happy for her brother. Velder would be the perfect place for him to rule, and she would have to rule an unfamiliar land alongside someone she never met and live the rest of her life with. She much rather preferred this fate be hoisted upon her than her brother, he was troubled enough as it was.

Elesis did love her life. When she was a young girl, she learned the start of things for she was to inherit the throne, but then Elsword was born and she was no longer taught such things. She was instead forced to learn how to care for her future lover. She was quite resistant to the idea, as she bore a love for fighting and swordsmanship, but she had no choice as her parents decreed it to be 'unladylike'. But, Elesis was a compassionate girl. Her parents wanted this for her, so she obliged to make them happy. Her 'lessons', if they could even be called that, were few and far in between so it gave her so much time to be with her loved citizens. In fact, she was happy for this biased view upon women in royalty. Without being watched so frequently, she could do as she pleased. On Monday and Friday nights she would sneak to the barracks and steal a claymore before running to the clearing in the garden to practice her form. In the day, when her mother and father did not require her and she did not need any teaching, she would escape to the city to converse with the citizens she loved so well. If she had continued on the path she once wanted so badly, to be brought up like the son and to rule her own kingdom, she would never have become so cherished by the people.

"It's quite refreshing, but also unnerving." Elesis murmured as she stopped by a long window, casting her gaze out to the grand palace gates.

Elesis recalled the time her comradery with the people of Velder saved her life. She had snuck out of the castle when her father had given her strict orders to not leave Rena's sight and went to the market. There was a festival going on, as it was the harmony festival. Commoners and nobles alike showered her with compliments, greetings, and gifts. However after an hour the reason for her father's order became apparent. She had joined the crowd for a festive dance and under the cover of the beating music Elesis suddenly felt a murderous intent. She was distracted and got bumped to the side by one of the party goers. This happened just as the assassin after her head had thrust his dagger at where her neck was. Missing due to the sudden interference he instead stabbed her shoulder, causing her to suddenly scream in pain as the enchanted metal burned her flesh. The party stopped on a dime and suddenly turned into a lynch mob as Elesis was surrounded by men and women alike to form a barrier as several others surrounded the assassin and knocked him to the ground, kicking and pelting the fool with stones until Rena suddenly arrived and calmed the uproar. Elesis had to wear a sling for a month, as the dagger had pierced several important nerves and muscle tissue and to this day it still had times when it would refuse to work, sometimes for weeks. Her family was not angry, but over joyed at the influence she held over her city. During the midst of the chaos a doctor from the festival had removed the blade and dressed her wound before the assassin had even been knocked out.

"Come on, focus." Elesis shook her head and looked over her shoulder to see Rena and Elsword, who was fully dressed in his royal garb, running up to her. They said not a word as they all hurried down the hall to the main hall. They finally made it to the entrance.

"You're all late!" A booming voice greeted them, causing them all to flinch in fear.

"S-Sorry mother." Elsword mumbled.

"I can't hear you!" She replied, not turning around to look at him. Her royal garment wasn't even a dress, but more of an elegant white suit fit for a champion with pieces of armor placed around it.

"Sorry for being late mother!" Elsword said, louder now.

"My dress was proving difficult, it was too tight." Elesis defended her brother, shifting the blame solely on her in a way that would spare her. The queen turned around to face them, her spiky layered black hair shifting and swaying like daggers.

"I see, we'll make adjustments at another time." She said. A door opened behind them and a tall man with faded red hair walked out. He wore relatively plain armor and had a massive great sword strapped to his back. His strong, solid crimson orbs glanced over them all before settling on Elesis and her brother.

"Father, good morning." Elesis greeted.

"Hey dad." Elsword said. Their father patted Elsword on the head as he motioned Elesis over. As she did so he wrapped her up in a tight hug.

"Ah, it makes me teary to know I'm losing my baby girl." He said sadly.

"D-Dad I'm not going anywhere. I'll be sure to come and visit frequently." Elesis said nervously.

"You're right."

"Envard, please do not delay us any further." The queen addressed her husband. He let Elesis go, Rena quickly smoothing out her dress, and approached the queen before holding her and kissing her gently.

"I know. I trust you will return soon Camilla?" He said, a pang of doubt in his voice. Camilla just smiled and kissed him back with confident affection.

"I'll be back before you can sort out the rodent problem in the basement." She said. Knowing their father that could mean they'd be gone for twelve years or more. While Envard was flawless on the battle field, and from what the queen said during parties also in bed, the king was rather a klutz when it came to minor tasks. In fact, the siblings' mother Camilla was quite literally the one in charge of the city, Envard only being required for moral and leadership on the battlefield in times of war. Without Camilla to keep him in once piece, Velder would be a dreadful place to live.

"Well, I will urgently await your return, and pray for good news." He said. With that Camilla, Rena, and the two royal heirs left the hall and climbed into the royal carriage in the courtyard. Cramped and uncomfortable they looked out the window and waved farewell to their king, who seemed to be crying slightly as he pulled out a tissue and wiped his eyes. Aisha waved from the window above him, accompanied by Ara who was the head chef of the castle. Elesis waved until she could see them no longer, changing her gesture to wave farewell to her citizens. Children ran after the carriage in vain, a little girl carrying flowers and calling Elsword's name. Elsword knocked on the wall of the carriage by the driver, and he stopped the carriage and opened the door as the girl reached them.

"I-I picked these for you, mister!" The young girl said, holding the raggedly put together bouquet out for him. He smiled warmly and took it.

"Thank you." He went through the flowers, and pulled out a small rose before placing it in the girl's blonde hair, "But you deserve a little gift as well for your kindness." The girl smiled brightly as other older members of the community came to them.

"Please, enjoy your trip majesty!" They said, all speaking solely to Elesis as this was her trip.

"I will. Everyone, take care!" Elesis said, continuing to wave farewell as the carriage kicked off once more and they left the city. Elsword had fallen asleep, leaning on Rena's shoulder as the diligent elf kept her eyes open as she looked out the windows like a cat stalking prey, ready for any attacks. Elesis just stared at the sky, lost in thought.

"I'm going to see my fiancé, the man I will live with for the rest of my life. Oh El, I pray he will be just like those knights in the fairy tales mother read to me as a kid. All I want is a man who is like me, who cares for his people and does not rule with a cruel, iron fist. Please, let my dream come true."